ISLAM

Essential Question: How does what

we believe influence how we behave?
World Religions

                                
 The Muslim World
* Over 1 billion followers worldwide
 The Prophet Muhammad
• He was born in Makkah in present-day Saudi
Arabia (570 C.E.)
* 622 C.E.- Muhammad flees Makkah, which
marks the beginning of the modern Islamic era.
• Madinah Compact- Stated that all Muslims were
to place their loyalty in Islamic communities,
above individual tribes
* Allah- Term for the one true God
Muhammad’s lasting achievements:
1. Formation of a religious community based on
carefully preserved sacred writings
2. His life serves as an example or interpretive
guide for Muslims to follow
3. Despite social and political changes throughout
history, Islamic beliefs and practices remain
remarkably stable throughout the centuries
 ISLAM
 Islam- means surrender to the will of God
 Muslims- Followers of Islam
 Qur’an (Quran/Koran)- Holy book which
means “recital” and for all Muslims, is the final
authority in matters of faith and lifestyle
 Mosque- Islamic place of worship
 Holy day is Friday
MOSQUES
 5 PILLARS OF FAITH
 Each
pillar represents an act which
demonstrates a Muslim’s faith in the religion.
 1. There is no God above Allah
 Monotheistic religion
 Reminds all Muslims of the importance of
Muhammad’s role as God’s prophet.
 The willful acceptance of this statement is a
declaration of faith or a confession of faith.
 Seen as a prerequisite for the afterlife
 2. All Muslims Must Pray 5 Times
Daily
 Muezzin- Summons
Muslims to pray by
chanting.
 Must be facing in the
direction of Mecca.
 Muslims are expected
to go to a mosque on
Friday to pray.
 3. Fasting During Ramadan
 Ramadan- Muslim
holy month.
 No food or drink from
sunrise to sunset.
 During Ramadan, gifts
are exchanged between
family and friends.
 4. CHARITY
 All Muslims are required
to give alms to the poor.
 Designed to help the
poor and needy of the
community.
 Also, discourages Muslims
from being greedy and
keeping more than what they
need.
 5. Pilgrimage to Mecca
 Hajj- Every Muslim must make a pilgrimage
(Holy journey) to holy city of Mecca
 At least once during their lifetimes
 In Mecca, Muslims circle the Kaaba seven times
and perform other rituals
 Reminds Muslims of the unity which binds them
together-Islam
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